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THERE'S A LOT GOING ON IN WASHINGTON TODAY --
AND ABC-7 HAS ALL THE DETAILS ON THE IMPORANT ISSUES.
FROM GUN CONTROL -- TO THE LOOMING DEBT CEILING --
WE'LL GIVE YOU A COMPLETE RUNDOWN -- OF WHAT'S AHEAD.
PLUS -- LANCE ARMSTRONG HAS REPORTEDLY COME CLEAN --
AFTER MUCH SPECULATION ABOUT HIS ILLEGIAL DRUG USAGE.
WE'LL TELL YOU JUST HOW FAR HE GOES -- DURING THAT HIGHLY ANTICIPATED INTERVIEW WITH OPRAH.
AND --
sheriff's office, how ya doin?
A FLORIDA TEACHER -- AMBUSHED BY AUTHORITIES --
ABC-7 TELLS YOU WHY HE'S IN *BIG TROUBLE.
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TODAY WILL BE *ANOTHER BUSY ONE FOR LAWMAKERS ON CAPITAL HILL.
WE EXPECT PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL MAKE A DECISION --
ON HIS VICE PRESIDENT'S TAKE ON GUN CONTROL.
BUT A CLOUD ALSO HANGING OVER THEIR HEADS -- THE DEBT CEILING.
DURING A TENSE Q&A --
THE PRESIDENT REPEATEDLY WARNED REPUBLICANS -- NOT TO MESS WITH THE NATION'S CREDIT.
ABC'S JON KARL REPORTS FROM WASHINGTON.
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LATE YESTERDAY THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT SAID IF CONGRESS DOESN'T ACT THE US
GOVERNMENT WILL HIT THE LIMIT OF HOW MUCH IT CAN BORROW AS EARLY AS ONE
MONTH FROM TODAY.
OBAMA SOT: WE ARE NOT A DEADBEAT NATION / AMERICA CANNOT AFFORD ANOTHER
DEBATE WITH THIS CONGRESS ABOUT WHETHER OR NOT THEY SHOULD PAY THE BILLS
THEY'VE ALREADY RACKED UP
PRESIDENT OBAMA USED THE LAST NEWS CONFERENCE OF HIS FIRST TERM TO ISSUE AN
ULTIMATUM TO CONGRESSIONAL REPUBLICANS -- RAISE THE DEBT CEILING.
BUT HOUSE REPUBLICANS HAVE BEEN EQUALLY ADAMANT THAT THEY WILL NOT RAISE THE
DEBT CEILING UNLESS THE PRESIDENT FIRST AGREES TO MAJOR SPENDING CUTS.
BOEHNER SOT: I THINK THE REAL ISSUE HERE, AS WE ALL KNOW, IS SPENDING.
BUT THE PRESIDENT SAID THIS IS NOT EVEN A SUBJECT FOR NEGOTIATION
OBAMA SOT: THE FINANCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE IS NOT LEVERAGE
TO BE USED. THE FULL FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IS NOT
A BARGAINING CHIP
THE STAKES ARE EVEN HIGHER THAN THEY WERE DURING THE NEW YEAR'S EVE SHOWDOWN
OVER THE FISCAL CLIFF -- IF AGREEMENT IS NOT REACHED, THE FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT WILL DEFAULT ON ITS DEBT -- AND EVEN FACES A PARTIAL SHUTDOWN
OBAMA SOT: SOCIAL SECURITY CHECKS AND VETERANS' BENEFITS WILL BE DELAYED.
WE MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO PAY OUR TROOPS
SOME HAVE SUGGESTED PRESIDENT OBAMA WOULD HAVE BETTER LUCK WITH REPUBLICANS
IF HE SOCIALIZED WITH THEM MORE OFTEN -- THE PRESIDENT SAID THAT PROBABLY
WOULDN'T MAKE MUCH OF A DIFFERENCE, BUT HE WOULDN'T MIND TRYING.
OBAMA SOT: MOST PEOPLE WHO KNOW ME KNOW I'M -- I'M A PRETTY FRIENDLY GUY.
AND I LIKE A GOOD PARTY.
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JON KARL REPORTING.
AND RIGHT NOW -- THE PRESIDENT IS REVIEWING PROPOSALS FROM VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN.
WHO LED A GUN VIOLENCE TASK FORCE.
THE PRESIDENT ADDS --
HE'LL TAKE ACTION *WITH OR *WITHOUT HELP FROM CONGRESS.
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MEANWHILE --
NEW FEEDBACK THIS MORNING -- ABOUT THE GROWING DEBATE ON GUN CONTROL.
AN ALL NEW "ABC NEWS / WASHINGTON POST POLL" -- SHOWS OVERWHELMING SUPPORT FOR CERTAIN MOVES --
AMONG THEM: 88-PERCENT FAVOR BACKGROUND CHECKS AT GUN SHOWS.
65-PERCENT SUPPORT BANNING HIGH-CAPACITY AMMUNITION MAGAZINES.
THE PRESIDENT SUPPORTS BOTH MOVES -- BUT CONCEDES HE MAY NOT WIN APPROVAL.
AHEAD AT 9-30 -- WE HAVE MUCH MORE ON THE DEBATE --
PLUS WE'LL TELL YOU ABOUT NEW YORK'S -- TOUGH NEW LAWS GETTING LOTS OF SUPPORT.
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MEANTIME -
CHANGES AT SOME LEE COUNTY SCHOOLS.
TO MAKE STUDENTS SAFER.
CAPE CITY LEADERS SAY THEY'VE GOTTEN CONCERNS FROM THE COMMUNITY,
EVER SINCE LAST MONTH'S DEADLY SHOOTING.
NOW, THEY WILL ASSIGN AT LEAST ONE POLICE OFFICER --
TO PATROL FOUR SCHOOL CAMPUSES.
THEY'RE ALSO ADDING A STUDENT RESOURCE OFFICER FOR SCHOOLS TO SHARE.
THE CITY WILL SPLIT THE ROUGLY 40-THOUSAND DOLLAR COST WITH THE CHARTER GROUP.
BUT BOTH SIDES AGREE --
YOU CAN'T PUT A PRICE ON KEEPING KIDS SAFE.
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36:13 "This is not a happy subject for anybody, but protection of children something that really is the number one thing we need to think of in our schools now." Dr. Lee Bush, Cape Charter Schools
THE OFFICERS WILL BE PRESENT THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF THIS SCHOOL YEAR.
SO FAR -- THERE'S NO WORD ON THEIR PLAN FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR.
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A BOMBSHELL IN THE SPORTS WORLD.
CYCLIST LANCE ARMSTRONG REPORTEDLY CONFESSED --
TO USING *ILLEGAL PERFORMANCE-ENHANCING DRUGS.
NOW -- JUSTICE OFFICIALS RECOMMEND THE DEPARTMENT JOIN A FEDERAL LAWSUIT.
AGAINST THE DISGRACED CYCLIST.
HE MADE THE CONFESSION,
DURING AN INTERVIEW WITH OPRAH WINFREY.
FOR YEARS -- HE HAS FIRMLY DENIED CHEATING,
WHILE WINNING HIS RECORD BREAKING SEVEN TOUR DE FRANCE TITLES.
HIS FULL INTERVIEW WITH WINFREY AIRS THURSDAY,
ON HER "OWN" NETWORK.
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AND HERE'S A LOOK AT OPRAH LEAVING THAT INTERVIEW LAST NIGHT --
YOU CAN CATCH ALL THE DRAMA WITH ARMSTRONG ON THURSDAY EVENING --
AIRING ON OPRAH'S VERY OWN "OWN NETWORK."
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ALL NEW FROM OVERNIGHT --
ABC-7'S CAMERAS WERE ON THE SCENE OF A NORTH FORT MYERS HOUSE FIRE --
AFTER SIX PEOPLE NARROWLY ESCAPED THE FLAMES.
TAKE A LOOK --
IT HAPPENED ALONG COCONUT DRIVE.
THE FIRE CAPTAIN TELLS US -- A MATTRESS CAUGHT FIRE.
6 ADULTS AND A DOG -- ARE DOING FINE, THIS MORNING.
WE'RE TOLD FIREFIGHTERS WERE ABLE TO PUT IT OUT QUICKLY --
AN INVESTIGATION IS ON-GOING.
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HAPPENING TODAY --
THE FIRST FULL DAY -- FOR THE NEWLY APPOINTED 113-TH CONGRESS.
THE HOUSE WILL START OFF --- DEBATING A 51-BILLION DOLLAR DISASTER RELIEF BILL -- FOR HURRICANE SANDY VICTIMS.
A VOTE IS EXPECTED BY THIS AFTERNOON -- EVEN THOUGH ITS PROSPECTS ARE UNCERTAIN.
CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICANS ARGUE -- THE PRICE IS TOO HIGH, AND IT WILL ADD TO THE DEBT.
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THERE'S ANOTHER DEBATE SWIRLING IN FLORIDA'S CAPITOL.
FIXING THE STATE'S ELECTION DAY PROBLEMS.
LAWMAKERS ARE CONSIDERING SOME CHANGES -- DURING MARCH'S LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
Jerry Holland/ Duval County Supervisor of Elections
"It took Duval County 83 hrs and 57 minutes to report its unofficials."
"My personal opinion is there's enough blame to go around."
"We also need to change the image that Florida has nationwide and worldwide in that we can't get our elections done on time."
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ABC-7 WAS THERE WHEN LEE COUNTY ELECTION SUPERVISOR -- SHARON HARRINGTON TESTIFIED IN TALLAHASSEE YESTERDAY, ABOUT THE LONG LINES.
ACCORDING TO HARRINGTON, THERE'S AN EASY FIX:
MORE EARLY VOTING DAYS --- AND MORE PLACES TO VOTE.
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1:17 to 1:23: it was a combination of things that contributed to our perfect storm election.
SUPERVISORS SUGGEST EXPANDING THE NUMBER OF EARLY VOTING DAYS UP TO 14.
CURRENT STATE LAW -- LIMITS EARLY VOTING TO EIGHT DAYS.
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SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY CLINTON *WILL TESTIFY BEFORE CONGRESS --
ABOUT THE DEADLY ATTACK ON THE U-S DIPLOMATIC MISSION IN LIBYA.
ON JANUARY 23RD -
SHE WILL APPEAR BEFORE THE HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE.
THE SEPTEMBER 11TH ATTACK KILLED AMBASSADOR CHRIS STEVENS,
AND THREE OTHER AMERICANS IN BENGHAZI.
CLINTON WAS SCHEDULED TO TESTIFY LAST MONTH.
BUT SUFFERED A CONCUSSION.
AND WAS LATER HOSPITALIZED WITH A BLOOD CLOT.
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AND HAPPENING THIS WEEK --
THE COLORADO MOVIE THEATHER WHERE A GUNMAN OPENED FIRE.
WILL RE-OPEN FOR THE *FIRST TIME SINCE THE SHOOTING.
SURVIVORS AND FAMILY MEMBERS OF VICTIMS --
CAN TOUR THE CENTURY 16 THEATER BEFORE ITS OFFICIAL RE-OPENING THURSDAY.
THE THEATER HAS UNDERGONE EXTENSIVE RENOVATIONS SINCE JULY.
AND WILL NOW BE CALLED CENTURY AURORA.
THERE'S ALSO AN "EVENING OF REMEMBRANCE" TO HONOR THE VICTIMS.
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THERE'S A *BIG REWARD.
TO STOP CRIME ON SANIBEL ISLAND.
THERE'S BEEN A STRING OF BURGLARIES.
AND NOW POLICE OFFER *25-THOUSAND* DOLLARS.
FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO AN ARREST.
THERE HAVE BEEN A TOTAL OF 15 BURGLARIES,
OVER THE PAST EIGHT WEEKS.
POLICE BELIEVE THE THIEVES TARGET *TOURISTS.
AND HAVE TAKEN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN CASH AND JEWLERY.
THE STOUTS CONDO WAS ONE BEACH FRONT PROPERTIES HIT.
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10:44 you feel violated that someone actually came in and went through all of your stuff and stole your cash and bankcard you just feel violated 10:51
POLICE SAY SOMEONE IS WATCHING THE BEACH FRONT PROPERTIES.
WAITING FOR PEOPLE TO LEAVE.
THEN BREAKING-IN.
POLICE REMIND EVERYONE THIS MORNING TO LOCK UP THEIR RENTALS AND HOMES.
IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON THE BURGLARIES-
CALL SANIBEL POLICE.
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A HAPPY ENDING TO A *VERY TENSE SITUATION.
WE BROKE THIS LIVE --
DURING OUR NEWSCAST MONDAY MORNING.
ABC7 CAMERAS CAUGHT THE *MOMENT --
THAT RESCUERS FOUND A MISSING TWO-YEAR-OLD IMMOKALEE GIRL.
DENISE HERNANDEZ WAS DISCOVERED IN A FIELD CLOSE TO HER HOUSE.
THE SEARCH WAS MASSIVE.
SHE WAS GONE FOR 10 HOURS!
DETECTIVES SAY SHE CLIMBED OUT HER BEDROOM WINDOW AND WANDERED OFF.
BUT HER FATHER FEARS SOMEONE ABDUCTED HER.
DETECTIVES SAY THE TODDLER WAS COVERED IN MOSQUITO BITES,
BUT IT OKAY.
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ANOTHER HAPPY UPDATE.
AFTER WEEKS FIGHTING BRONCHITIS, AN INFECTION AND A COUGH,
FORMER PRESIDENT GEORGE H-W BUSH --- IS OUT OF THE HOSPITAL THIS MORNING.
DOCTORS SAY THE 88 YEAR OLD WON'T HAVE TO TAKE SPECIAL MEDICATION. BUT HE WILL DO PHYSICAL THERAPY.
BUSH SAYS HE'S "DEEPLY GRATEFUL" TO THE DOCTORS AND NURSES -- WHO TOOK CARE OF HIM. AND FOR ALL THE CARDS AND WELL-WISHES.
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WE'RE EXPECTING *SOMETHING NEW FROM FACEBOOK, TODAY.
LOTS OF BUZZ. BUT FEW ANSWERS. AT THE CALIFORNIA HEADQUARTERS.
MOST ARE SPECULATING THAT THE COMPANY HAS A NEW SEACH ENGINE, UP ITS SLEEVES.
THAT SEARCH ENGINE WOULD LIKELY RIVAL GOOGLE.
HOWEVER, THAT'S ALL JUST SPECULATION.
THE EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE AT 1PM EASTERN TIME.
WE'LL KEEP YOU UPDATED.
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WITH THE FLU EPIDEMIC ON THE RISE,
WORKERS ARE BEING TOLD TO STAY HOME IF THEY'RE SICK.
BUT FOR MANY. THAT'S NOT AN OPTION.
NEW AT 9--
THE OTHER EPIDEMIC FOR SICK WORKERS.
NO PAID SICK DAYS.
AND WE HAVE GOOD NEWS TO REPORT ABOUT THE HOUSING MARKET THIS MORNING--
SOME ANALYSISTS CALL IT THE LARGEST JUMP IN SIX YEARS.
THE DETALS,
WHEN THE NEWS AT NINE COMES RIGHT BACK.
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WEATHER IS COMING UP.
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TAKE A LOOK AT ALL OF THIS WATER!
IN CENTRAL INDIANA --
SEVERAL ROADS AND COMMUNITIES ARE COMPLETELY UNDERWATER.
THERE'S REPORTS OF TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN.
AUTHORITIES ALSO SAY A CAR LOST CONTROL ON A SLIPPERY ROAD --
AND FLIPPED OVER INTO A FLOODED FIELD.
AT LEAST ONE PERSON HAS BEEN KILLED.
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Our warm spell has lasted for over a week, and it looks like our warmer than average temperatures will hold on for a few more days before some changes take place.
Our Tuesday will dawn bright and sunny with comfortable conditions as temperatures will start off in the lower 60s with a few 50s deeper inland. We may even see a few spots with patchy fog, which should lift fairly quickly after sunrise. With plenty of sunshine through to first half of the day, afternoon highs are on track to reach the lower half of the 80s. With the daytime heating, we'll see a few fair weather cumulus clouds dotting our skies during the day, and with rain prospects remaining less than 10% a mainly dry radar is expected.
The strong area of high pressure that has been the dominant feature in our weather pattern will hang on for the next few days. This will keep our skies mostly to partly sunny and highs running 8 to 10 degrees above the average.
A strong upper level disturbance across Texas will move eastbound across the northern gulf coast states weakening our ridge of high pressure, which will signal some changes that should begin to take shape by Thursday. As winds take more of a southerly turn, a bit more humidity will be in place across Southwest Florida leading to a couple of isolated showers.
Our skies will see a few more cloudy periods on Friday as a cold front eventually sags south across the state. As the front fades and pulls away from the peninsula, some cooler and drier air will filter down the state. Highs will be closer to average in the 70s and lows in the 50s, with the possibility of some chillier air arriving by the middle of next week.
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
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THIS MORNING --
THE NATION'S FLU EPIDEMIC CONTINUES TO GET WORSE IN MANY AREAS.
BUT SOME SICK WORKERS *DON'T PLAN ON STAYING HOME AND GETTING BETTER.
THEY SIMPLY CAN'T AFFORD IT.
ALISON KOSIK EXPLAINS HOW MANY AMERICANS ARE *UNELIGABLE FOR PAID SICK DAYS.
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ALREADY GOTTEN THE OFFICE MEMO - STAY HOME FROM WORK IF YOU FEEL SICK. /ppBUT AS MANY AS ONE IN THREE AMERICANS CAN'T TAKE THEIR BOSSES UP ON THAT OFFER - /ppBECAUSE THEY DON'T HAVE PAID SICK DAYS./ppTHE BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS SAYS AROUND 80% OF FULL TIME WORKERS GET PAID SICK DAYS WHILE ONLY 25% OF PART TIME WORKERS DO. /ppTHAT MEANS ALMOST 41 MILLION AMERICANS CAN'T AFFORD TO STAY HOME WHEN THEY'RE SICK-- WHICH PUTS EVERYONE ELSE AT RISK. /ppIN FACT, THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH SAYS AN ADDITIONAL FIVE MILLION PEOPLE WERE INFECTED WITH FLU SYMPTOMS IN 2009. MAINLY BECAUSE THEY CAUGHT IT FROM A CO-WORKER./ppADD IT ALL UP, AND THE SEASONAL FLU CAN GET QUITE COSTLY. /ppTHE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL ESTIMATES A TYPICAL FLU SEASON COSTS BUSINESSES ABOUT 9 TO 10 BILLION DOLLARS IN DIRECT COSTS. THINGS LIKE WORKER HOSPITALIZATIONS, OUTPATIENT AND EMERGENCY VISITS, MEDICATION./ppAND THAT DOESN'T EVEN COUNT INDIRECT COSTS LIKE LOST PRODUCTIVITY AND SALES./pp SO WHILE PROVIDING SICK DAYS MAY SEEM TOO EXPENSIVE FOR SOME EMPLOYERS, IT CAN ACTUALLY BE MORE COSTLY TO WITHHOLD THEM. /ppAN ANALYST WITH THE CENTER FOR AMERICAN PROGRESS SAYS THE U.S. IS THE ONLY DEVELOPED COUNTRY WITHOUT A LAW ENSURING WORKERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE PAID SICK DAYS./ppI'M ALISON KOSIK IN NEW YORK
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MEANWHILE -- MOST OF YOU THINK THE AVERAGE COUGH SHOULD LAST ONLY A WEEK.
BUT EXPERTS SAY --
IT CAN LAST FOR NEARLY 17 DAYS.
THE NEW STUDY FOUND --
PATIENTS THINK A COUGH SHOULD LAST NINE DAYS AT THE MOST.
AND MANY THOUGHT A COUGH SHOULD BE GONE WITHIN FIVE DAYS.
RESEARCHERS SAY --
THIS MIS-INFORMATION COULD LEAD TO DOCTORS *OVER-PRESCRIBING ANTIBIOTICS.
EVEN THOUGH THE DRUGS DON'T WORK IN A MAJORITY OF CASES.
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GOOD NEWS FOR HOMEOWNERS, THIS MORING.
HOME PRICES ARE EXPECTED TO RISE, THIS YEAR.
IN 2012, HOME PRICES ROSE BY SEVEN AND A HALF PERCENT -- THE LARGEST JUMP IN SIX YEARS.
THIS YEAR. EXPERTS PREDICT A *SIX PERCENT JUMP.
THE GOOD NEWS IS THANKS TO --- FEWER FORECLOSED HOMES AND A LOW INVENTORY OF UNSOLD HOMES.
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THE IPHONE'S BIGGEST RIVAL -- THE GALAXY -- IS GAINING GROUND.
THEY'VE EVEN REACHED A MILESTONE, THIS MORNING.
SAMSUNG HAS SOLD 100 MILLION OF THE GALAXY S DEVICES -- SINCE THEIR DEBUT IN 2010.
THE COMPANY'S MOST RECENT DEVICE, THE GALAXY S III -- LAUNCHED SEVEN MONTHS AGO -- HAS TOPPED 40 MILLION SALES.
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THERE COULD BE SOMETHING NEW --- COMING TO TACO BELL, SOON.
THIS MORNING -- TACO BELL IS TESTING A DOLLAR MENU -- PUTTING IT IN DIRECT COMPETITION WITH THE DOLLAR MENU AT MCDONALD'S.
THE MEXICAN FAST FOOD CHAIN'S "ONE DOLLAR CRAVINGS MENU" HAS NINE ITEMS, INCLUDING THREE NEW ONES.
IT'S CURRENTLY BEING TESTED IN TWO MARKETS.
IF SUCESSFUL, IT WILL REPLACE THE CURRENT VALUE MENU -- "WHY PAY MORE."
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MANY PARENTS ARE KEEPING THEIR KIDS *OFF THE FIELD --
BECAUSE OF FEAR OF HEAD INJURIES.
BUT EXPERTS SAY THERE'S *ONE THING YOU CAN DO.
*RIGHT AFTER A GAME.
TO MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD STAYS SAFE.
AND PARENTS AND STUDENTS SAY IT'S TOO MUCH, TOO SOON.
A NEW PRINCIPAL PLAYS THE TERMINATOR--
IN A VIDEO HE SHOWS THE KIDS.
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ASTHMA IS AMONG THE MOST COMMON CHRONIC ILLNESSES IN CHILDREN.
AND RESEARCHERS HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO PINPOINT ITS CAUSE.
BUT NEW THIS MORNING --
EXPERTS SAY YOU CAN TAKE BIRTHWEIGHT *OFF THE LIST OF CAUSES.
IT'S BEEN THOUGHT --
THAT LOW BIRTHWEIGHT IS A RISK FACTOR FOR ASTHMA.
BUT RESEARCHERS FOUND --
THE ASTHMA RATES DID NOT DIFFER MUCH --
BETWEEN CHILDREN WITH LOW BIRTHWEIGHTS AND NORMAL BIRTHWEIGHTS.
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HAS YOUR FAMILY DOCTOR MADE THE DIGITAL TRANSITION?
THE NUMBER OF DOCTORS GOING DIGITAL HAS *DOUBLED SINCE 2005.
A NEW STUDY FINDS --
NEARLY 70 PERCENT OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS.
WERE USING ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS IN 2011.
AND THAT NUMBER COULD REACH *80 PERCENT BY THE END OF THIS YEAR.
DOCTORS IN SOME STATES -- LIKE NORTH CAROLINA AND NORTH DAKOTA -- APPEAR TO MAKE THE SWITCH.
AT A *SLOWER PACE THAN THOSE IN OTHER STATES.
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TWO SHOCKING SUICIDES -- LINKED TO FOOTBALL-RELATED INJURIES.
ARTIE OJEDA EXPLAINS THE QUESTIONS -- MANY CONCERNED PARENTS ARE ASKING.
ABOUT KIDS' SAFETY, AND ROUGH GAMES.
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SO YOUR CHILD WANTS TO PLAY FOOTBALL. OR FOR THAT MATTER. SOCCER. MAYBE A FUTURE CHEERLEADER.
BUT IN LIGHT OF THE JUNIOR SEAU NEWS, THE THREAT OF HEAD INJURY HAS BECOME A SERIOUS TOPIC OF DISCUSSION.
"It does have me concerned about the dangers of some of these sports."
ANGELA ATTINGER HAS ACTIVE 11, 9 AND 5 YEAR OLD CHILDREN. AT THIS MOMENT, SHE DOESN'T THINK SHE'D ALLOW HER SON TO PLAY FOOTBALL.
"Unless it was a complete passion of his, like 'I have to play football mom', and then I would try to support him and all that he does, but if its not a passion, we don't have to do it."
"We don't want people to become so scared that we avoid the wonderful benefits of sports and exercise. We want kids to participate."
DR. PAUL STRICKER IS A PEDIATRIC SPORTS MEDICINE SPECIALIST WITH SCRIPPS. HE SAYS IT BOILS DOWN TO AN AWARENESS OF THE CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF HEAD INJURIES. PLAYERS NEED TO DO A BETTER JOB COMMUNICATING NEWS OF THEIR INJURIES.
"It used to be kids would never tell anyone about it because they want to keep playing, hopefully now, they realize they need to tell somebody."
DR. STRICKER SEE THAT. AS A HIDDEN BENEFIT TO AN OTHERWISE TRAGIC STORY.
"I think coaches are gonna be more apt to say, hey this kid is not looking right, lets pull him out. Or a child is gonna be more apt to tell their coach or their parent they've had a problem."
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ARTIE OJEDA REPORTING --
EXPERTS SAY -- IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR CHILD'S CONDITION AFTER A SPORTING EVENT --
DO NOT HESITATE TO VISIT A DOCTOR.
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FOUR SCHOOL EMPLOYEES BUSTED--
THEY WALKED RIGHT INTO THE HANDS OF AUTHORITIES -- WHEN THEY THOUGHT THEY WERE GOING TO HAVE SEX WITH A CHILD.
PLUS--
NAT OF VIDEO
"was he sent to save us or destroy us.
THAT'S JUST ONE QUESTION A SCHOOL DISTRICT IS TRYING TO ANSWER TODAY--
AFTER A NEW PRINCIPAL DEPICTS HIMSELF AS A FUTURISTIC KILLING MACHINE -- IN A VIDEO HE SHOWED STUDENTS.
NINETEEN EXECUTIVE ORDERS.
AND THE PRESIDENT PLANS A GUN CONTROL PACKAGE -- FOR CONGRESS
WE TELL YOU WHAT'S IN IT TODAY.
YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW--
ANOTHER FULL HALF HOUR OF NEWS --- RIGHT AFTER THE BREAK.
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ABC SEVEN GOES LIVE TO THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE.
STOCK FUTURES ARE DOWN A LITTLE -- BEFORE THE BELL RINGS.
INVESTORS ARE FOCUSED ON ECONOMIC REPORTS -- SET TO COME OUT TODAY.
FACEBOOK STOCKS ARE UP TOO -- BECAUSE OF A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY.
NO MAJOR DIPS ARE EXPECTED.
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SECURITY CHANGES AT SOME LEE COUNTY SCHOOLS.
CAPE CORAL CITY LEADERS WILL ASSIGN AT LEAST ONE POLICE OFFICER --
TO PATROL FOUR SCHOOL CAMPUSES.
*AND ADD A STUDENT RESOURCE OFFICER FOR SCHOOLS TO SHARE.
THE OFFICERS WILL BE PRESENT THE REMAINDER OF THIS SCHOOL YEAR.
THE SANDY HOOK SHOOTING PROMPTED THE CONCERNS.
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SHARON HARRINGTON IS IN TALLAHASSEE -- TESTIFYING ABOUT LONG VOTING LINES, IN LEE COUNTY.
OUR CREWS THERE ON MONDAY --- WHEN SHE TOLD LAWMAKERS THERE'S AN EASY FIX.
MORE PLACES TO VOTE.
AND EXPAND EARLY VOTING FROM 8 DAYS.TO 14.
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LANCE ARMSTRONG REPORTEDLY *ADMITS TO DOPING.
THE TOUR DE FRANCE CHAMPION CONFESSED TO OPRAH WINFREY --
THAT HE USED PERFORMANCE ENHANCING DRUGS.
NOW -- JUSTICE OFFICIALS RECOMMEND THE DEPARTMENT JOIN A FEDERAL LAWSUIT.
AGAINST THE DISGRACED CYCLIST.
THE FULL INTERVIEW AIRS THURSDAY ON WINFREY'S "OWN" NETWORK.
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ALL NEW THIS MORNING --
THE STATE OF NEW YORK MOVES TOWARDING HAVING THE COUNTRY'S *STICTEST GUN LAWS.
OFFICLAS EXPECT THE STATE ASSEMBLY WILL APPROVE A BILL THIS MORNING.
IN THAT BILL -- INTERNET SALES OF ASSAULT WEAPONS WOULD BE *BANNED.
AND DOCTORS WILL BE *REQUIRED TO REPORT MENTALLY ILL PATIENTS -- WHO POSE A CREDIBLE THREAT.
ALL PRIVATE SALES WOULD REQUIRE A BACKGROUND CHECK.
DONE THROUGH A LICENSED DEALER.
THE MEASURE PASSED THE STATE SENATE LATE MONDAY.
43 TO 18.
AND THE ASSEMBLY PLANS TO TAKE THE ISSUE UP ON TUESDAY.
AGAIN -- IT IS EXPECTED TO PASS EASILY.
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MEANWHILE, DEVELOPING IN WASHINGTON TODAY.
PRESIDENT OBAMA AND VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN ARE CRAFTING A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
TO CRACK DOWN ON GUN VIOLENCE.
THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION IS CONFIDENT --
THAT LAWMAKERS WILL *NOT BAN ASSAULT WEAPONS.
BUT RIGHT NOW, THE SENATE PLANS TO INTRODUCE A BILL THAT WOULD DO JUST THAT --
*AND LIMIT THE NUMBER OF BULLETS A MAGAZINE CAN HOLD.
THE HEAD OF THE N-R-A DOES NOT BELIEVE IT WILL PASS.
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ABC-7 HAS A LOOK AT A FEW STEPS ON GUN CONTROL -- THAT COULD BE TAKEN THROUGH PRESIDENT OBAMA'S EXECUTIVE ACTION.
HERE'S WHAT HE CAN DO.
ORDER STRICTER ACTION --- AGAINST PEOPLE WHO LIE ON GUN SALE BACKGROUND CHECKS.
STRIKE LIMITS ON FEDERAL RESEARCH INTO GUN USE --
ORDER TOUGHER PENALTIES AGAINST SELLING GUNS TO CRIMINALS --
AND GIVE SCHOOLS FLEXIBILITY -- TO USE GRANT MONEY TO IMPROVE SAFETY.
MR. OBAMA IS EXPECTED TO UNVEIL HIS PROPOSALS -- AS EARLY AS WEDNESDAY.
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IN THE WEEKS FOLLOWING THE CONNECTICUT SCHOOL SHOOTING --
THE N-R-A HAS CRITICIZED VIOLENT VIDEO GAMES.
BUT THIS MORNING -- IT'S RELEASING ITS OWN MOBLE PHONE AND TABLET GAME.
PUTTING A VIRTUAL GUN -- IN PLAYERS' HANDS.
THE APP'S CREATORS SAY -- IT'S ALL ABOUT TEACHING GUN SAFETY.
THERE'S NO BLOOD --
YOU CAN'T SHOOT PEOPLE.
BUT THE GAME FEATURES COFFIN-SHAPED TARGETS.
CRITICS SAY -- WITH PARENTS WORRIED ABOUT GUN VIOLENCE --- THE NRA IS TAKING A BIG RISK RELEASING THE GAME.
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It's an aggressive move; absolutely. It's gotten a lot of media coverage
Is the timing questionable? Absolutely
SOME STRATEGIST SAY --
THE N-R-A COULD BE PLAYING TO THEIR SUPPORTERS.
AND SHOWING THEY'RE *NOT AFRAID OF WHAT VICTIMS, PARENTS AND POLITICIANS SAY.
THE APP MAKERS SAY --
IT'S LISTED FOR KIDS FOUR YEARS AND UP.
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A SANDY HOOK TEACHER'S HEROIC EFFORTS --
ARE NOW BEING HONORED, FOREVER.
A NEW SCHOOL WILL NOW BE NAMED.
AFTER ONE OF THE SIX STAFF MEMBERS KILLED DURING THAT SHOOTING.
THE STRATFORD, CONNECTICUT TOWN COUNCIL VOTED MONDAY --
TO NAME A NEW PRIMARY SCHOOL BUILDING AFTER VICTORIA SOTO.
SOTO GREW UP THERE.
AND HER FAMILY SUPPORTS THE TRIBUTE.
HER YOUNGER SISTER EVEN ATTENDED THE MEETING.
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S/Jim Wiltsie / Victoria Soto's Cousin:10
"Vicki's passion her entire life revolved around being an educator and now she has a school named after her and that's a big deal for the family."
CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW SCHOOL BEGINS THIS SUMMER.
IT'S EXPECTED TO OPEN IN 2014.
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THERE'S A HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL UNDER FIRE THIS MORNING.
A MASSACHUSETTS COMMUNITY IS *OUTRAGED --
FOR A VIOLENT VIDEO HE SHOWED STUDENTS.
THIS ALL HAPPENED JUST DAYS AFTER HE STARTED THERE.
HE SAYS -- IT'S A WAY OF INTRODUCING HIMSELF TO THE SCHOOL.
JOHN MULLER EXPLAINS THE BIZARRE VIDEO.
AND WHAT IT SHOWS HIM DOING.
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TRK 1: 02
HE CALLS HIMSELF "THE NAUMNANNATOR".
NAT OF VIDEO
"was he sent to save us or destroy us. "
TRK 2: 12
ERIK NAUMANN THE NEW PRINCIPAL OF EVERETT HIGH SCHOOL IN MASSACHUSTETTES.
imagining HIMSLEF as THE FUTURISTIC KILLING MACHINE FROM THE 1991 SCI FI
MOVIE 'TERMINATOR 2'.
NAT OF SCREAMING Music and Linda Hamilton running down hallway - she slips
at end of hall - then you see principal - she screams runs away
"AHHH. AHHHH. AHHH!!!"
TRK 3: 11
THIS IS THE VIDEO HE MADE AND PLAYED FOR HIS NEW STUDENTS DURING MORNING
ANNOUNCEMENTS LAST MONDAY.
IMAGES of burning playgrounds and empty classrooms.
Teacher walking down hallway - looking in empty classrooms
NAT VIDEOTEACHER: MR NAUMANN - WHERE ARE ALL THE STUDENTS?
PRINCIPAL: THEY'VE BEEN NAUMANNATED.
TRK 4:11
A STUDENT POSTED THE VIDEO TO YOUTUBE AND WHEN PARENTS SAW IT SOME WERE
SHOCKED TO SEE SUCH OMINOUS IMAGES, ESPECIALLY SO SOON AFTER THE NEWTOWN
SCHOOL SHOOTING
SOT woman in car - "If this was a child,
they would be suspended or reprimanded."
TRK 5:06
OVERNIGHT NAUMANN WAS FORCED TO DEFEND THE VIDEO IN A PUBLIC HEARING BUT NO
DECISION WAS ANNOUNCED
SOT Frederick Foresteire, Everett Superintendent - "It's definitely
inappropriate especially with the question of security in schools around the
country."
NAT VIDEO NARRATOR
"everett public schools would never be the same"
TRK 6:05
DESPITE THE FRIGHTENING IMAGES OPINIONS AMONG STUDENTS ARE still MIXED.
SOT Student - "No this wasn't the right thing to show"
SOT Student - ". I think it's just a joke."
TRK 7:06
BUT THIS MORNING THIS WANNA-BE TERMINATOR MIGHT BE THE ONE WHO ENDS UP
TERMINATED
Video of flames and robot text on screen says "The Naumannator"
NARRATOR: WE ARE ALL DOOMED
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JOHN MULLER REPORTING --
THE SUPERINTENDENT SAYS, NAUMANN MADE A POOR DECISION.
HE APOLOGIZED FOR HIS ACTIONS -- AND SURPRISINGLY -- WAS SUPPORTED BY MANY STUDENTS AND TEACHERS.
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HOMES DESTROYED BY SUPER STORM SANDY -- ARE NOW BEING CLEARED AWAY.
THIS WEEK -- CREWS ARE DEMOLISHING HOMES -- HARDEST HIT BY THE DEADLY STORM.
AS MANY AS 300 HOMES WILL BE TORN DOWN.
OWNERS WHO AGREED TO IT EARLY, GET IT DONE FREE.
BUT MANY OWNERS ARE STILL AWAITING PAYMENT FROM INSURANCE COMPANIES.
AND SOME ARE AWAITING APPROVAL FROM THE BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT.
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EGYPT'S STATE NEWS AGENCY SAYS 19 PEOPLE WERE KILLED --- AND MORE THAN 100 INJURED. AFTER TWO PASSENGER CARS DERAILED, JUST SOUTH OF CAIRO.
THE TRAIN WAS CARRYING ARMY RECRUITS WHEN IT JUMPED THE TRACK.
107 WOUNDED PASSENGERS --- ARE BEING TREATED AT HOSPITALS NEAR THE CRASH.
THE ACCIDENT COMES THE SAME MONTH THAT PRESIDENT MOHAMMED MORSI -- NAMED A NEW TRANSPORTATION MINISTER.
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AND UPDATE ON THE HEALTH -- OF VENEZUALAN PRESIDENT, HUGO CHAVEZ.
HIS CAMPAIGN MANAGER SAYS -- CHAVEZ IS RESPONDING TO TREATMENT FOR A RESPIRATORY INFECTION -- AND GIVING ORDERS FROM HIS HOSPITAL BED.
CHAVEZ CONTRACTED THE RESPIRATORY INFECTION -- AFTER UNDERGOING A FOURTH OPERATION FOR CANCER IN HIS PELVIC AREA.
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ALSO FROM OVERSEAS --
POLICE IN BERLIN ARE SEARCHING FOR SUSPECTS -- AFTER THIEVES DUG A *100 FOOT TUNNEL INTO A BANK --
AND FLED WITH THE CONTENTS OF SEVERAL SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES.
FIREFIGHTERS DISCOVERED THE TUNNEL -- WHEN A FIRE WAS REPORTED IN AN UNDERGROUND GARAGE NEAR THE BANK.
THAT FIRE WAS A DIVERSION.
IT'S NOT CLEAR WHAT THE THIEVES GOT AWAY WITH.
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PARENTS OF A CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY.
ARE GLAD *ONE TEACHER IS OFF THE JOB THIS MORNING.
HE'S AMONG *50 PEOPLE ARRESTED --
DURING A CHILD SEX EXPLOITATION STING.
MIKE DEFOREST HAS IT ALL CAUGHT ON CAMERA.
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ONE BY ONE--- MEN SHOW UP AT A HOME IN OVIEDO. THINKING THEY ARE GOING TO HAVE SEX WITH A CHILD.ACCORDING TO INVESTIGATORS./ppINSTEAD--- THEY'RE TAKEN DOWN BY UNDERCOVER DEPUTIES./pp/ppAUTHORITIES HAVE ARRESTED THESE 50 PEOPLE AS PART OF "OPERATION CARDEA"--- NAMED AFTER THE ROMAN GODDESS WHO PROTECTS THE HOME./ppAMONG THEM--- FOUR LOCAL SCHOOL EMPLOYEES./ppJorge, you understand the proceedings today?/ppYes./ppJORGE FERREIRA TEACHES SCIENCE AT OCOEE MIDDLE SCHOOL./ppINVESTIGATORS SAY HE SHOWED UP AT A CONVENIENCE STORE THINKING HE WAS GOING TO BE MEETING UP WITH A 14-YEAR-OLD BOY./ppHe can't be around children and that may impact his work./ppDAVID MILLER--- WHO WORKS AS AN INTERPRETER FOR DEAF CHILDREN AT LAKE SYBELIA ELEMENTARY IN ORANGE COUNTY--- IS ACCUSED OF POSTING AN ONLINE AD SEEKING A 13-YEAR-OLD BOY./pp/ppNO ONE ANSWERED THE DOOR AT THE HOME OF ANTHONY WILKS./ppTHE SEMINOLE COUNTY SCHOOL MAINTENANCE WORKER ALLEGEDLY SENT INAPPROPRIATE PHOTOS OF HIMSELF TO A DETECTIVE HE THOUGHT WAS AN 11-YEAR-OLD GIRL./ppAND NEW SMYRNA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER DUNCAN ST. GELAIS IS ACCUSED OF BRINGING CONDOMS TO HAVE SEX WITH A 14-YEAR-OLD GIRL./ppHe sent us his actual photograph and was quoted by saying he had a lot to lose.
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MIKE DEFOREST REPORTING --
A SCHOOL JANITOR WAS ALSO ARRESTED IN THE STING.
ALL THE SUSPECTS RANGED FROM 19 YEARS OLD -- TO 60.
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it's like ROARRRRRR and they lifted it up and moved it off of him."
DRAMA ON THE STREET--
A TEEN TRAPPED UNDERNEATH A TAXI.
BUT COPS AND BYSTANDERS JUMP INTO ACTION.
SEE HOW THIS UNFOLDS.
AND THIS MORNING --
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS HAVE AN *EXTRA LAYER OF PROTECTION.
WE'LL SHOW YOU WHAT THE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS DOING --
TO PROTECT KIDS FROM LIGHTNING.
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WEATHER IS COMING UP.
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COCA COLA -- IS TALKING.OBESITY.
MANY BLAME AMERICA'S WEIGHT PROBLEM. ON THEIR PRODUCTS.
SO WILL THESE NEW ADS, HELP THE COMPANY'S IMAGE?
JIM AVILA HAS THE DETAILS.
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SUPERS:
MARK BITTMAN/FOOD WRITER & JOURNALIST
DR. RUSSELL PATE/DIRECTOR, CHILDREN'S PHYSICAL ACTIVITY RESEARCH GROUP
COKE, ITS FAMOUSLY BROUGHT US HAPPINESS
COKE AD NATS: WOW, THANKS MEAN JOE
A SMILE, EVEN TOGETHER.
COKE AD NATS: SINGING THEME SONG
AND OF COURSE DANCING POLAR BEARS
COKE AD NATS: MUSIC AS BEAR FALLS
BUT CRITICS SAY, ITS ALSO BROUGHT US OBESITY.
BITTMAN SOT: WHEN YOU TAKE IN SUGARY CALORIES AS LIQUID, AND THEY'RE
DIGESTED AND METABOLIZED MUCH FASTER AND B THEY DON'T FILL YOU UP
IN FACT, SUGARY SODAS ARE THE NUMBER ONE SOURCE OF CALORIES IN THE AMERICAN
DIET. EVEN SMALL COKE CANS CARRY THE EQUIVALENT OF 6 SUGAR CUBES. A
REGULAR SIZE BOTTLE. 14 SUGAR CUBES AND A SUPER BIG GULP. LIKE CRUNCHING
32 CUBES.
NEW COKE AD NATS: TODAY, WE'D LIKE TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER FOR SOMETHING
THAT CONCERNS ALL OF US -- OBESITY
NOW COKE HAS INTRODUCED A NEW AD CAMPAIGN CLAIMING ITS PART OF THE OBESITY
SOLUTION, NOT THE MAJOR SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM.
NEW COKE AD NATS: WE NOW OFFER 180 CHOICES OF LOW AND NO CALORIE CHOICES
COKE INTRODUCED SMALLER CANS TO CUT PORTION SIZE AND FINANCES EXERCISE
PROGRAMS TO WORK OFF EXCESS CALORIES. AND A SPORTS NUTRITIONIST
RECOMMENDED BY COCA COLA SAYS SUGARY SODAS ARE NOT THE ONLY PROBLEM.
PATE SOT: I BELIEVE STRONGLY WE WILL HAVE TO INCREASE THE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
LEVEL OF OUR POPULATION IF WE WANT TO OVERCOME THE OBESITY EPIDEMIC
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JIM ALVIA REPORTING --
YOU MIGHT'VE ALREADY SEEN THAT AD --
IT BEGAN AIRING ON SEVERAL CABLE NETWORKS, LAST NIGHT.
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Our warm spell has lasted for over a week, and it looks like our warmer than average temperatures will hold on for a few more days before some changes take place.
Our Tuesday will dawn bright and sunny with comfortable conditions as temperatures will start off in the lower 60s with a few 50s deeper inland. We may even see a few spots with patchy fog, which should lift fairly quickly after sunrise. With plenty of sunshine through to first half of the day, afternoon highs are on track to reach the lower half of the 80s. With the daytime heating, we'll see a few fair weather cumulus clouds dotting our skies during the day, and with rain prospects remaining less than 10% a mainly dry radar is expected.
The strong area of high pressure that has been the dominant feature in our weather pattern will hang on for the next few days. This will keep our skies mostly to partly sunny and highs running 8 to 10 degrees above the average.
A strong upper level disturbance across Texas will move eastbound across the northern gulf coast states weakening our ridge of high pressure, which will signal some changes that should begin to take shape by Thursday. As winds take more of a southerly turn, a bit more humidity will be in place across Southwest Florida leading to a couple of isolated showers.
Our skies will see a few more cloudy periods on Friday as a cold front eventually sags south across the state. As the front fades and pulls away from the peninsula, some cooler and drier air will filter down the state. Highs will be closer to average in the 70s and lows in the 50s, with the possibility of some chillier air arriving by the middle of next week.
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
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A NEW WAY TO KEEP LEE COUNTY STUDENTS SAFE.
*ALL 13 HIGH SCHOOLS NOW HAVE A SYSTEM CALLED WEATHERBUG --
FOR BETTER PROTECTION AGAINST THE THREAT OF LIGHTNING.
WE USE THAT SYSTEM HERE AT ABC7.
ADMINISTRATORS DID A DRILL MONDAY --
TO SHOW STUDENTS HOW IT WORKS.
WHEN LIGHTNING IS WITHIN TEN MILES,
THE HORN SOUNDS ONCE.
THAT'S WHEN EVERYONE SHOULD GO INSIDE.
WHEN THE AREA IS LIGHTNING FREE FOR 30 MINUTES.
THE HORN SOUNDS THREE TIMES.
GIVING THE ALL CLEAR.
COUNTY OFFICIALS DECIDED TO SPEED UP THE LIGHTNING PROTECTION PROCESS --
WHEN 11-YEAR-OLD JESSE WATLINGTON DIED,
AFTER BEING STRUCK BY LIGHTNING LAST OCTOBER.
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If you've ever tried to decide whether to or not your going to call a game and how close is that lightning and oh it's not that close and I think it is that close then no. I would rather rely on something technical.
It's a good thing you know keeps everybody safe. We want be safe on campus.
THE SYSTEM IS SO LOUD --
EVEN NEIGHBORS CAN HEAR IT FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY.
THE DISTRICT NOW WANTS TO EXPAND COVERAGE TO MIDDLE AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.
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MEANWHILE --
THE LEE COUNTY'S TEACHER RESOURCE CENTER LOOKS FOR DONATIONS.
THEY NEED SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR THE SECOND HALF OF THE YEAR.
THE GROUP ACCEPTS JUST ABOUT ANYTHING--
FROM PAPER AND PENCILS TO FOLDERS AND CLIPS.
MOST TEACHERS USE MONEY FROM THEIR OWN POCKETS.
SINCE 70-PERCENT OF LEE COUNTY KIDS ARE FROM LOW INCOME FAMILIES,
AND RECEIVE SOME FORM OF ASSISTANCE.
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IT'S BEEN MONTHS OF FUNDRAISING,
AND WEEKS OF DESTRUCTION.
BUT NOW THE OLD MATLACHA BRIDGE HAS A NEW HOME.
BARGES HAVE CARTED OUT 500 TONS OF THE BRIDGE.
TO NOVAK'S REEF.
THAT'S NEAR GASPARILLA PASS,
OFF THE COAST OF CHARLOTTE COUNTY.
THE BRIDGE WILL NOW HOST SCUBA DIVERS AND ANGLERS.
THAT'S BIG BUSINESS FOR CHARLOTTE COUNTY!
OFFICIALS SAY THEIR REEFS GENERATED 22 MILLION DOLLARS LAST YEAR.
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THIS COULD'VE BEEN TAKEN RIGHT FROM A MOVIE.
BUT IT HAPPENED RIGHT ON THE STREETS OF NEW YORK.
A TEENAGER -- TRAPPED BENEATH A CAR --
THEN TOTAL STRANGER -- SAVE A LIFE.
IT WAS ALL CAUGHT ON CAMERA.
TRACIE STRAHAN REPORTS.
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DRAMA UNFOLDED IN A FLASH AT THIS CORNER OF EAST 138TH STREET AND BROWN PLACE IN THE SOUTH BRONX.
A TAXI STRUCK A 19 YEAR OLD EARLY SUNDAY MORNING, PINNING HIM UNDERNEATH.AND LEADING TO THIS SCENE SOON AFTERWARDS.
NO TIME FOR QUESTIONS, JUST ACTION FROM OF NEW YORK'S FINEST.
WATCH AS DOZENS OF OFFICERS PULL OFF THE HERCULEAN TASK OF LIFTING THIS YELLOW CAB OFF OF THE VICTIM.
ENRIQUE ELIAS HEARD THEIR AGONIZING EFFORT FROM HIS 3RD FLOOR WINDOW.
"You could hear the gutteral.coming out. The scream it's like ROARRRRRR and they lifted it up and moved it off of him."
ENRIQUE IS A TAXI DRIVER HIMSELF AND HAD JUST RETURNED HOME FROM HIS SHIFT EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.
BUT THE SIGHT ON THE STREET WAS SUCH A SHOCKER, HE WHIPPED OUT HIS CAMERA PHONE.THIS--AFTER HEARING THE HORRIFIC SOUND THAT SET THINGS IN MOTION.
"When I heard the hit-I know that sound."
"Enrique says this is actually where those officers first tried to save the victim's life as he blew past them they shouted at him not to run into oncoming traffic."
"It hit him! He literally ran right into it as it's passing so he couldn't even stop."
SOON OFFICER AFTER OFFICER FROM THE 40TH PRECINCT DOWN THE STREET SWARMED ONTO THE SCENE.GRABBING A PIECE OF THE TAXI'S BACK END.HOISTING IT.THEN DRAGGING IT INCH BY INCH OFF OF THE VICTIM UNDERNEATH.
THAT 19-YEAR-OLD VICTIM WAS RUSHED TO LINCOLN HOSPITAL.WHERE A SPOKESWOMAN CONFIRMS HE UNDERWENT SURGERY AND AT LAST CHECK WAS LISTED IN VERY CRITICAL CONDITION.
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TRACIE STRAHAN REPORTING --
ALTHOUGH IN CRITICAL CONDITION -- HE'S LUCKY TO BE ALIVE.
THE DRIVER OF THAT TAXI -- IS NOT FACING ANY CHARGES, THIS MORNING.
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WE HAVE AN UPDATE -- ON FLORIDA'S FIRST EVER PYTHON HUNT.
SNAKE HUNTERS HAVE CAUGHT NEARLY A DOZEN BURMESE PYTHONS IN THE EVERGLADES --
SINCE STARTING ON SATURDAY.
THEY'RE BEING HELD AT U-F.
THE HUNTING COULD GET EASIER THIS WEEKEND BECAUSE COOLER TEMPS -- BRINGS THE SNAKES OUT OF HIDING, TO GET SOME SUN.
THE CHALLENGE GOES UNTIL FEBRUARY 10TH.
IT'S A WAY TO RAISE AWARENESS -- AND REDUCE THEIR IMPACT ON THE ECOSYSTEM.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW--
YOUR TOP STORIES THIS TUESDAY ARE STRAIGHT AHEAD--
PLUS, A BIG REVEAL FROM BEYONCE--
WE TAKE YOU BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE MEGA-STARS NEW DOCUMENTARY.
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BEYONCE HAS A *HUGE PERFORMANCE --
COMING UP AT THIS YEAR'S SUPER BOWL.
BUT FIRST -- WE HAVE A SNEEK PEEK OF HER NEW DOCUMENTARY.
IT'S CALLED -- "LIFE IS BUT A DREAM."
FANS CAN EXPECT, AN UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL LOOK INTO THE SINGER'S LIFE.
SHE ADMITS QUOTE "I ALWAYS BATTLE WITH, HOW MUCH DO I REVEAL ABOUT MYSELF?"
THE PROJECT INCLUDES HIGHLIGHTS OF BEYONCE OPENING UP ABOUT PREGNANCY.
YOU CAN CATCH THE DOCUMENTARY ON H-B-O.
IT'S SET TO AIR NEXT MONTH.
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MEANWHILE, BEYONCE'S GOOD FRIEND -- JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE -- RELEASED A NEW SINGLE ON HIS WEBSITE.
IT'S HIS FIRST RECORD IN NEARLY SEVEN YEARS.
THE SONG -- TITLED -- "SUIT TIE" FEATURES RAPPER JAY-Z.
IT'S ON TIMBERLAKE'S NEW ALBUM -- "THE 20/20 EXPERIENCE."
EXPECT THAT ALBUM ON STORE SHELVES -- LATER THIS YEAR.
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PRESIDENT OBAMA IS EXPECTED TO UNVEIL HIS GUN CONTROL PROPOSALS -- AS EARLY AS TOMORROW.
THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION IS CONFIDENT --
THAT LAWMAKERS WILL *NOT BAN ASSAULT WEAPONS.
THE PRESIDENT SAYS --
HE'LL TAKE ACTION *WITH OR *WITHOUT HELP FROM CONGRESS.
THIS ALL COMES AS NEW YORK STATE IS SET TO APPROVE THE COUNTY'S STRICTEST GUN LAWS.
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THERE'S SOME CHANGES COMING TO A FEW LEE COUNTY SCHOOLS.
SECURITY CHANGES, THAT IS.
CAPE CORAL CITY LEADERS WILL NOW ASSIGN AT LEAST ONE POLICE OFFICER --
TO PATROL FOUR SCHOOL CAMPUSES.
THERE'S ALSO A STUDENT RESOURCE OFFICER FOR SCHOOLS TO SHARE.
THE OFFICERS WILL BE PRESENT THE REMAINDER OF THIS SCHOOL YEAR.
THIS ALL COMES AFTER THE DEADLY SHOOTINGS IN NEWTOWN CONNECTICUT.
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AFTER DECADES OF DENIAL--
DISGRACED TOUR DE FRANCE WINNER LANCE ARMSTRONG ADMITS TO OPRAH HE LIED ABOUT TAKING PERFORMANCE ENHANCING DRUGS.
IN A TWO AND A HALF HOUR INTERVIEW WITH ARMSTRONG, OPRAH SAYS HE WAS FORTHCOMING AND AT TIMES EMOTIONAL.
THE INTERVIEW AIRS ON THE OPRAY WINFREY NETWORK THURSDAY NIGHT.
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A NEW SCHOOL IN CONNECTICUT WILL BE NAMED AFTER A TEACHER -- KILLED DURING THE SCHOOL SCHOOTING AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY.
THE STRATFORD, CONNECTICUT TOWN COUNCIL VOTED MONDAY --
TO NAME A NEW PRIMARY SCHOOL BUILDING AFTER VICTORIA SOTO
CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW SCHOOL BEGINS THIS SUMMER.
IT'S EXPECTED TO OPEN IN 2014.
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